Children

The Harrington Group's half-scale cars have been around for 13 years, with the entire fleet of classic look-alikes being completely reengineered two years ago and a new level of sophistication added to the designs. The latest release of a two-thirds scale 1960s Lotus 25 F1 lookalike could prove to be much more than just an exquisite toy for the wealthy though. It's a low cost race car which could form the basis for a whole new sport with more relevance than karts.

Back in April, Volvo showed off its Lounge Console
at the Shanghai International Auto Show. The concept replaced the
usually-unoccupied front passenger seat of a chauffeur-driven vehicle
with a multi-purpose luxury footrest for use by the rear-seat passenger.
Building on that idea, the Swedish automaker has now unveiled the
Excellence Child Seat Concept, which replaces the front seat with a
baby seat.

According to the Center for Disease Control, breast milk will stay good for around 6 hours at room temperature, five days in the fridge and two weeks or more in the freezer. That might sound pretty straight forward, but when you're dealing with the stresses of raising a child, it can be difficult to keep track. Mommy's Watches is a new device that attaches to breast milk bottles, and is designed to help mothers, fathers and other care givers assess whether milk is still safe to use.

New York's Priority Bicycles is determined to bring more fun to bicycling while taking away some of the work and frustration. Last year, it launched its debut product, an affordable, streamlined adult bicycle that promised a low-maintenance cycling experience. It's now launching a children's version that requires even less work. The new bicycle has airless tires, a belt drive and an easy-adjust training wheel system.

It's important to know how much pain young hospital patients are
experiencing, and not just because no one wants them to suffer –
additionally, excessive pain can indicate problems that need addressing.
That's why scientists at the University of California, San Diego School
of Medicine have developed facial pattern recognition software that
objectively assesses children's pain levels based on consistent
indicators.

There is already a way of running with your young children – you
push them in front of you, in a running-style stroller. With your arms
holding onto its handle, however, your form isn't exactly ideal. That's
why a group of entrepreneurs from Bend, Oregon has created the
kidRunner. It's a kid jogger that you tow.

For children living in poverty, footwear is one of many problems. Almost as soon as a child has received shoes to wear, they're likely to have grown out of them and have to make do with them being too small. The Shoe That Grows changes this. It allows children to adjust its size as their feet grow.
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If you're in the market for a big family tablet, the nabi Big Tab more than delivers with your choice of a whopping 20-in or 24-in touchscreen, supported by a child-friendly selection of educational and entertaining games and apps. Read on, for Gizmag's review of Fuhu's nabi Big Tab.
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OmniO Rider is a stroller which can be folded down and carried as a backpack, ready to be deployed when your tired toddler suddenly decides they can't walk any more (typically at the point you are farthest from home). The device, which recently won "British Invention of the Year Award" at the Gadget Show Live in Birmingham, UK, is currently looking for funding on Indiegogo.
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Sometimes, when you're feeling anxious, all you need is a hug. But the thought of actually hugging someone might instil yet more anxiety. That's where the Snug Vest comes in. It uses a clinical method known as deep pressure therapy to essentially simulate a hug, which has been found to help reduce anxiety and stress and to be an effective treatment for people with autism or ADHD.
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